Coming Events

February 14, 2018

Hearing Loss, Aging and Hearing Aids

Although age is the strongest predictor of hearing loss among older adults, most of those who could benefit from hearing aids have never tried them. This presentation will include an overview of the auditory system, the effects of hearing loss on communication, and best practices for getting help for hearing problems.

March 14, 2018

If Memory Serves: Writing Memoir

Griffin has received teaching and writing awards, has written poetry, memoir essays, and books, and has offered workshops on memoir writing. Her presentation should be of great interest to emeriti.

April 11, 2018

Trends and Challenges in North American Higher Education Facilities

2 p.m., Heinig Emeriti Lounge, West Walwood Hall

Speaker: Peter Strazdas, Associate Vice President for Facilities at WMU and Past President of International APPA—Leadership in Education Facilities

Strazdas will share his perspective on the trends in higher education and how facilities will help transform higher education for future generations.

May 9, 2018

Rome Wasn’t Built in a Day

2 p.m., Heinig Emeriti Lounge, West Walwood Hall

Speaker: Helenan Robin, Professor Emerita of Political Science

Professor Robin will present slides and comments on the government, religion, recreation, and theatre of Rome.

August 8, 2018

Annual Emeriti Break-Fest

Details forthcoming.

September 12, 2018

Life’s Path

2 p.m., Heinig Emeriti Lounge, West Walwood Hall

Speaker: Stanley Robin, Professor Emeritus, Sociology

Professor Robin will perform a set of 10 entertaining monologues.

October 9, 2018

A Sociological History of Baseball

2 p.m., Heinig Emeriti Lounge, West Walwood Hall

Speaker: Ronald Kramer, Professor, Sociology

Kramer’s presentation offers a broad overview of a sociological history of baseball in the United States. Included are the social origins of the game, class and economic factors, racial segregation and integration, gender issues, law, deviance and social control, and the relationship between baseball and popular culture.